technology
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Fake news is 'killing people's minds', says Apple boss Tim CookApple chief calls on governments and technology companies to crack down on misinformation in public discourse
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WhatsApp improves message security with two-step verificationOptional function will require users to input a six-digit security code -
Meet the rightwing power players lurking beneath Silicon Valley's liberal facadeDespite promoting an image of innovative iconoclasm, outside the spotlight a cadre of powerful tech figures are planting themselves in Trump’s corner -
The Ratio Club and the rise of British cybernetics – tech podcastAlex Hearn takes a look back at the ‘no professors allowed’ informal dining club which laid the foundations for the British cybernetics movement artificial intelligence
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10 most influential mobile phonesFrom Motorola’s pricey brick, the DynaTAC, to Samsung’s explosive Galaxy Note 7, here’s a look at the most famous and infamous mobile phones
privacy
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Russia suspected over hacking attack on Italian foreign ministryItalian government official says no sensitive information was compromised in attack belieed to have lasted more than four months last year
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Russian hacking group's 'last member at liberty' comes out of the shadows‘Alexander’ tells how Shaltai-Boltai, or Humpty Dumpty, terrorised Russian officials for three years, combining hacking, leaking and extortion
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opinion & analysis
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Despite Snapchat's IPO, it's not just another Silicon Valley tech titanSocial media start-up is following a familiar path, but attitude to tax and reluctance to be ‘creepy’ set it apart from its peers
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Five things you need to know about Apple's quarterly resultsThe iPhone and Mac are booming, the iPad not so much, and the Apple Watch could still be a contender
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As WhatsApp becomes latest victim, are any messaging apps truly secure?While some are more secure than others, there always seems to be another flaw waiting to be discovered – so should security be prioritized over convenience?
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Facebook Live is changing the world - but not in the way it hopedFacebook’s betting big on everyone streaming their lives in real time, but has it unleashed a monster it can’t control?
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Meet the blockheads: a rare glimpse inside Minecraft's HQIt’s a fuzzy, lo-fi world of coloured bricks and boxy animals. So why do millions of people want to live inside Minecraft? We travel to Sweden to find out
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Pokémon Go launches Valentine's event hoping to lure loving playersUntil 15 February, there will be a huge increase in duration of lures, up to six hours from the usual 30 minutes
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Steven Johnson webchat – post your questions nowThe pop-science writer behind Everything Bad is Good for You and Wonderland will answer your questions in a live webchat on Monday 13 February
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Released in 2013, Rockstar’s epic gangland adventure is currently No 2 in the UK games chart. Is gaming having its dad rock moment?Why are people still buying Grand Theft Auto V?
inside Silicon Valley
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Facebook, Apple and Google pen letter opposing Trump's travel banA draft letter co-authored by Silicon Valley heavyweights highlights how immigration supports entrepreneurship and corporate America
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The Guardian view on America’s Pacific refugees: take them inEditorial: Donald Trump and his billionaire friend highlight how the rich and poor make their home in the antipodes. The US president wrote the art of the deal. He should honor the one his predecessor made for Pacific refugees
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#DeleteUber: how tech companies are taking sides in the battle over TrumpWith ride-hailing services a focal point amid divisions over Trump’s migration ban, some tech workers hope their bosses will take a stronger stand
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Google and Apple join Silicon Valley voices condemning Trump's travel banLeaders of top tech companies including Facebook and Microsoft challenge order as Y Combinator boss says it’s time for sector to speak out
reviews
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Marshall Mid Bluetooth headphones review: sound that will rock youSimple rock-styling, good controls, excellent battery life and great sound, make these relatively compact on-ear wireless headphones worth a listen
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The week in radio: Meet the Cyborgs; The Split Second Decision; Aftermath: ShipmanWhen the wider world goes to pot, tales of plucky humans using mind-boggling tech can save the day
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devices
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WearablesWearablesBarks and bytes: the rise of wearable tech for petsFitness trackers are not just for humans anymore – a growing range of electronic collars and cameras can help you monitor your pet’s location, activity and even emotional state
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Internet of thingsInternet of thingsFive easy ways to make your home smarterTurn up the heat, dim the lights and cue the music, all with the touch of a button or a voice command. Here’s the latest kit to connect your world
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SmartphonesSmartphonesSamsung factory fire caused by faulty batteries‘Minor’ fire at Galaxy Note 7 battery supplier’s Tianjin plant saw 110 firefighters and 19 trucks sent to put out blaze, according to emergency services
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TabletsTabletsGoogle Chrome: six tips to make it suck less battery powerChrome browser is fast and capable but it can murder your battery life. Here’s how to help your laptop or tablet last longer
in depth
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Which is the best browser for Windows 10: Firefox or Chrome?Libby would like to know which browser she should use – it may sound simple, but there are plenty of options
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Elon Musk in union spat after wrongly calling Tesla worker a paid agitator